The Astros sit a half-game back of Seattle as they close out the series with the Rangers in a high-stakes chase for the AL wild-card. A win would trim the gap, seal the season series, and potentially lock in a tiebreaker. Javier vs. deGrom anchors the page, while Houston pilots through injuries and bullpen depth as they chase a postseason berth. Alvarez’s ankle sprain reshapes the lineup and Hader’s looming return adds an extra bullpen dynamic for the final stretch.

Tuesday’s win leaned on a bullpen-forward approach that showcased Houston’s depth, with AJ Blubaugh setting the tone. Fans can tune in on Space City Home Network or 790 AM/93.3 FM to follow every late-inning turn as the wild-card race tightens and playoff implications intensify across the AL.

Inflated moneylines and playoff fadeouts define Wednesday’s MLB slate, with road favorites like Yankees and Marlins cited alongside strong home edges for Brewers and Red Sox. The top bets center on Padres, Blue Jays, and Mariners riding momentum and favorable venues. Pivetta’s form and Gausman’s current tear anchor major chances, while Mets posture remains tepid. The trio Padres ML (-104), Blue Jays ML (-125), Mariners ML (-102) headline the card with solid value.

Watch for line movement in discounted parks and the impact of injury returns like Ragans for Kansas City. The betting roadmap favors disciplined offenses and pitchers’ parks that suppress fly balls, with promos and promos bonuses adding extra bite to early wagers.

Dodgers bullpen collapse costs them a 9-6 defeat to the Phillies after a sharp start from their rotation and a big late surge by Philadelphia. Ohtani carried the offense early and joined a select club with 50 homers in consecutive seasons, while the Dodgers briefly tied it before a six-run sixth swung the momentum to Philly. The comeback featured Harper’s hustle, Marsh’s key homer, and a late rally that extended LA’s home skid to five against the Phillies.

With Snell lined up to finish the series against Luzardo, LA looks foranswers as the Padres pace- chase tightens in the division. This game underscored the volatility of bullpen games and the big-picture arc of Ohtani’s power, delivering a fantasy-friendly jumble of power, control, and late-inning leverage for the rest of the season.